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San Francisco — GreenRow, portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., has opened the brand’s first-ever brick-and-mortar store, prominently located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood. The new flagship store marks a major milestone for the brand taking GreenRow’s mission-driven approach to thoughtfully designed and responsibly crafted home furnishings into a physical retail experience. Located at 47 Howard St. in New York City, the new GreenRow SoHo store is designed to feel like a lived-in home rather than a traditional showroom — inviting customers to slow down, explore and experience GreenRow’s commitment …

San Francisco — a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp., a portfolio of next-generation fashion brands, has fully executed leases for eight new Princess Polly stores across the U.S. and expects to announce additional locations throughout the year. New locations set to open in the second half of 2026 include Houston; Frisco, Texas; Orlando, Fla.; and Edina, Minn., with locations in Jacksonville, Fla.; Nashville, Tenn.; Boca Raton, Fla.; and Charlotte, N.C., opening in early 2027. Princess Polly has strategically grown its U.S. retail footprint in recent years, and this next wave of openings …

Harrisburg, Pa. — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. celebrates entering its 35th state with the grand opening of its new store in Austin, Minn. The new store is located at 1209 18th Ave. NW, next to the Hy-Vee Grocery in the former ShopKo. “Our first Minnesota store represents an important milestone in our Midwest expansion. We could not be more excited to enter our 35th state and bring Good Stuff Cheap® to the people of Austin and beyond,” says Eric van der Valk, president and CEO of Ollie’s. “If you have …

Atlanta — Floor & Decor has opened its newest warehouse store and design center in Staten Island, N.Y., located at 98 Richmond Hill Rd. This marks the retailer’s first store on Staten Island and its second in New York City. The Staten Island store is led by Arsenio (AJ) MacKay, the store’s chief executive merchant. “Bringing Floor & Decor to Staten Island is an exciting milestone for our team,” says MacKay. “For more than 25 years, we’ve focused on making quality flooring and tile accessible to everyone, and we’re proud …

Conshohocken, Pa. — IKEA U.S. will open its newest location in Huntsville, Ala., on Feb. 25, 2026, marking its first location in the state of Alabama. “As we expand our presence in the U.S., we’re excited to introduce the IKEA experience to North Alabama, marking our very first location in the state,” says Rob Olson, interim CEO of IKEA U.S. “IKEA Huntsville reflects our dedication to serving customers where they are and providing innovative, affordable solutions that make everyday life better.” Located in the University Place Shopping Center at 6125 …

New York City — Bambi Baby, a family-owned baby furniture and gear retailer with nearly 50 years of experience, has opened a new store in the heart of New York City. The newly opened location at 655 6th Ave. offers a curated selection of the best-in-class baby products and personalized services to families throughout the city and beyond. Since 1976, Bambi Baby has been a trusted resource for families, helping parents make informed decisions about everything from cribs and strollers to highchairs and car seats. What started as a small …